Samsung HMX-U10 Full HD pocket camcorder (preview)

Samsung U10: a Full HD pocket cam with inbuilt YouTube software and 10-megapixel stills image mode

Good Gear Guide

The Samsung U10 (AKA Samsung HMX-U10 FlashCAM) is a pocket camcorder for bloggers and casual videographers. Boasting 1080p video quality, inbuilt editing software, a time-lapse recording function and a 10-megapixel still image mode, the Samsung U10 is pretty well equipped for the asking price ($249).

Pros

  • Good feature set, easy to use, stylish design

Cons

  • Fixed-focus lens, struggles in low lighting

Bottom Line

The Samsung HMX-U10 is a worthy addition to the ever-expanding pocket cam family.

Would you buy this?

  • Price

    $ 249.00 (AUD)

[Read more Full HD camcorder reviews on PC World.]

Unfortunately, in our brief tests, it fell down in the focusing department and also struggled to take good video in dim environments. Still, if you can live with these foibles it's an impressive little performer. Keep your eyes peeled for our full Samsung U10 camcorder review, coming soon.

User Comments

Be the first to comment.

Make your own

Comment
Review
This will be kept private.
0.00
Users posting comments agree to the PC World comments policy.

Most Popular

What's the difference between an Intel Core i3, i5 and i7?
How do I connect my TV to the Internet?
Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Head-to-head
Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Tablet showdown
Nokia smartphone buying guide

Best Deals on PCWorld

Digital VideoView all »
Digital CamerasView all »
NotebooksView all »
Desktop PCsView all »
TabletsView all »

Latest User Reviews